António de Amaral de Meneses explained

António de Amaral de Meneses
Order:19th
Office:Governor of Portuguese Ceylon
Term Start:1656
Term End:22 June 1658
Predecessor:António de Sousa Coutinho
Successor:Office abolished

António de Amaral de Meneses was the 19th and last Governor of Portuguese Ceylon. de Meneses was appointed in 1656 under John IV of Portugal, remaining Governor until 1658.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cahoon. Ben. Governors. Sri Lanka. Worldstatesmen. 14 July 2012.